Legal Recruitment Specialist

Contemporary Staffing Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing firm in Philadelphia seeks a proactive Legal Recruitment Specialist to enhance their talent acquisition efforts within the legal sector. This hybrid position involves full-cycle recruiting and strategic initiatives to improve internal processes. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in legal recruitment and a strong network within law firms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting within the legal industry.
• Prior experience in a law firm or agency setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for legal and administrative positions.
• Support onboarding by coordinating reference checks and gathering documentation.
• Collaborate with external agencies for specialized roles.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Recruitment Specialist to support our client’s talent acquisition efforts within a fast-paced legal environment. This hybrid, permanent/direct-hire position based in Philadelphia, PA focuses on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding support, and strategic hiring initiatives aimed at reducing agency reliance and enhancing internal processes.

Job Title: Legal Recruitment Specialist

Job Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Recruitment Specialist to support our client’s talent acquisition efforts within a fast-paced legal environment. This hybrid, permanent/direct-hire position based in Philadelphia, PA focuses on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding support, and strategic hiring initiatives aimed at reducing agency reliance and enhancing internal processes.

Compensation:

• $70,000 – $85,000/year, based on experience
  
  

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, standard business hours
• Hybrid schedule: at least 2–3 days onsite per week
  
  

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Recruitment Specialist:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for legal and administrative positions, including creating job postings, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, and scheduling interviews
• Support the onboarding process by coordinating reference checks, gathering new hire documentation, arranging training schedules, and setting up introductory meetings
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies as needed for specialized roles
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding projects to improve efficiency and candidate experience
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand evolving staffing needs and improve talent acquisition strategies
  
  

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Recruitment Specialist:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting within the legal industry or a strong understanding of law firm operations and legal practice areas
• Prior experience in a law firm or agency setting with a focus on legal placements highly preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  
  

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing legal team by driving talent strategies and improving internal processes. You'll be part of a collaborative environment with leadership that values innovation, autonomy, and professional development.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.

Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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